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IEDA awards nearly $1.7 million in arts and culture grants
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has announced awards of $1,678,389 from seven grant programs to strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries, and provide Iowans access to cultural experiences.
According to a news release, the …
Read MoreFirst MainStreet Insurance adds two new Iowa agencies
First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth companies based in Cedar Rapids, has added three new agencies, including two in Iowa. Pedersen Insurance located in Nevada, Iowa joined on July 1 and Jarod Pedersen …
Read MoreNew name, new contest announced for Iowa education-savings program
College Savings Iowa is now ISave 529, says the state treasurer’s office, which operates the state’s 529 plan program. A 529 plan is a type of investment account used to save for tuition, room and …
Read MoreSuzanne Zutter named executive director for Families Forward
A Des Moines social services nonprofit has hired its next executive director. Suzanne Zutter took over the top role at Families Forward on Wednesday, according to a news release. She replaces Tim Shanahan, who retired …
Read MoreBucs to move to MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex for 2024-25 season
Iowa Safe Schools announces Workplace Safety Index
Iowa Safe Schools has announced the launch of the Workplace Safety Index, a program intended to provide employers with tools to ensure a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace for current and potential LGBTQ employees. The …
Read MorePartnership workforce study shows Gen Z confident in employers’ ability to ‘upskill,’ AI most important future technical skill
Des Moines-area Gen Zers are the demographic most confident in their employer’s ability to successfully train workers on future skills, while Millennials expressed the least confidence, according to a new study by the Greater Des …
Read MoreIowa ag department announces 11 grants to support specialty crop production
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded more than $368,000 in grants to help increase demand for Iowa’s specialty crops. The funding will be …
Read MoreMercy College, Faith Baptist announce nursing program partnership
A new partnership between Faith Baptist Bible College and Mercy College of Health Sciences will allow students to earn an associate of arts in biblical studies from Faith Baptist College and an accelerated bachelor of …
Read MoreStumpf named new GreenState CFO
GreenState Credit Union has announced Heather Stumpf as its new chief financial officer.
Heather StumpfStumpf has 18 years of experience in the finance industry and has worked at GreenState since 2014. As the credit …
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